Turnover Chain Gang: Midseason Turnover Leaders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>*Code Johnson30 will save you 30% on a brand new Prep Redzone annual subscription*</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last week we looked at a ton of the leaders in terms of offensive production. From passing to rushing and receiving production. This week we have flipped to the other side of the ball. Tuesday was all about the state's leading tacklers. Today we turn our focus to the game changers. The athletes who are creating turnovers at a higher rate than anybody else in the state. We are looking at both INTs and fumbles including both forced and recovered. Nothing changes the momentum and flow of a game like a turnover and nobody is doing better at creating them than the athletes in today's article! Let's hit play on the tape and see what tools these kids have to offer the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Owen Liebscher","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"160","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Three Lakes","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab185b42898"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>Season Stats: 12 PBUs, 5 INTs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior WR/DB Owen Liebscher has been extremely productive on the defensive side of the football this season. We are 4 games in and the 2027 DB already has a handful of INTs and a dozen passes knocked down. You would think QBs would be warned to stay away, but that is easier said than done. Owen plays a lot of single high safety and his speed and ability to read the eyes of the QB have allowed him to always put himself in position to make plays on the football. His WR experience has allowed him to turn those chances into turnovers too. The senior knows what he is doing with the ball in his hands too. He is a small school playmaker that is very under the radar. Tap into the highlights.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19786756/6a9bbfa9891fd032fe8a8658u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab185b42908"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2351625"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab185b42945"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>Season Stats: 5 INTs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was able to watch two of those five INTs in person from Blake. The LB/S is an athlete who has been very productive in coverage in the middle of the field. The senior has the fluid change of direction and burst to be able to play in zone and be in position to make plays on the ball. He has the hands to not just break up passes, but snag those INTs that can change a game. That includes the game-sealing INT vs Osceola early in the season. The instinctual 2027 is a hidden gem to get eyes on before the season ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2370856"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab185b42969"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>Season Stats: 4 INTs, 2 PBUs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another highly productive small school defensive back is [player_tooltip player_id='2370856' first='Karson' last='Garner'] of Almond-Bancroft. The 6'1" DB has the size and length for the position at the next level. His speed compared to his peers also stands out as he flies in front of routes to secure INTs with soft hands. Karson seems to have a high football IQ compared to his peers as well, coming from not just his DB play but also from manning the QB1 position as well. Karson rounds out the DB package by also being a reliable tackler 1 on 1. I'm excited to see if the senior can continue to pile up INTs like he has through four weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20058569/6aa5c0b16b514ec96a590aebu0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab185b4297c"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Braun Wotruba","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"180","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Pulaski","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab185b429e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>Season Stats: 3 INTs, 1 PBU</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The slot corner out of Pulaski is next up with his 3 INTs on the young season. The senior has a strong 5'9" 180 lbs frame that is packed with explosive power, especially in his lower body. That has given him the ability to be able to cover those quicker, smaller receivers. It has also been clutch in giving him recovery speed when he is caught a step or two out of position. His first INT in the film below shows that off. Braun does a great job of the 2nd INT in the linked film identifying the play, avoiding the block, and then attacking the ball. Braun is a playmaker and a name worth knowing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19684258/6aa17fa00626dc04d77c1141u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab185b42a06"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1281528"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab185b42a30"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>Season Stats: 3 INTs, 3 PBUs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Watertown senior WR/DB is next up with his 3 INTs on the season. We have been a fan of Alex's for a while now, but a lot of that revolved around his play at WR. However, his abilities at safety are well worth getting to know as well. On the backend we get to see the outstanding range and ball skills that have led to a lot of his coverage production. The senior DB has also shown that he can play 1 on 1 in man coverage and also produce in coverage. His agility, speed, and reactive athleticism are at levels to where he could play on defense at the next level. His versatility should intrigue several coaching staffs at the next level. Tap into the highlights for a look at the two-way standout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/26926993/6aa0d909445db7b81494f08au0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab185b42a40"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1849419"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab185b42a62"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>Season Stats: 3 Fumble Recoveries, 1 Forced Fumble, 1 INT</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Turnovers don't just come through the air. [player_tooltip player_id='1849419' first='Camden' last='Martin'] of Assumption in Wisconsin Rapids has piled up extra drives for his offense through fumble recoveries as well as an additional INT. It is not typical that we see a safety making all these fumble recoveries. However, Camden has that special ability to always be around the football. He is able to diagnose plays and pursue quickly so that we see him involved in those turnover moments over and over. The senior has a great build for the position as well and tackles with all the force you would expect a kid that size to create. Camden is also a key piece to their offensive success. Don't sleep on the under the radar senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19538652/6aa0a959df1ef7b15c92f930u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab185b42a71"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1844192"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab185b42a8d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>Season Stats: 3 Fumble Recoveries</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Port Washington two-way playmaker [player_tooltip player_id='1844192' first='Kiya' last='Sullivan'] is off to a really good start to the regular season. The OLB plays more like a DB, flying around the secondary with his excellent speed. He attacks receivers and RBs aggressively and closes quickly so that they can't make a move to elude him. That speed has also been huge for him when blitzing off the edge to chase down the ball from behind. Kiya's future would be at WR or slot corner based off his best traits and tools and could be a good target for the D3 programs across WI.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19565869/6a9df4a0347e12181b85f23au0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab185b42a9c"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Noteworthy Standout Athletes</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Marshel Woyak, 2027 DB- Wautoma:</em> <strong>5 INTs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Oscar Brown, 2028 DB- Cambridge:</em> <strong>5 INTs, 1 PBU</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Nathan Brodzik, 2028 DB- Palmyra- Eagle:</em> <strong>4 INTs, 8 PBUs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Tanner Schneider, 2028 DB- Mayville: </em><strong>4 INTs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Julian Stuebs, 2029 DB- Manitowoc Lincoln:</em> <strong>4 INTs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2124863' first='Jacari' last='Walker'], 2029 LB- St. Francis:</em><strong> 4 Forced Fumbles, 1 Fumble Recovery</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Logan Auth, 2027 LB- Elmwood/Plum City:</em> <strong>4 Forced Fumbles</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Kolby Keepers, 2027 DL- Gilman:</em> <strong>4 Forced Fumbles, 1 Fumble Recovery</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>William Pisca, 2028 LB- Phillips:</em> <strong>4 Fumble Recoveries, 3 Forced Fumbles</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Nolan Proebstle, 2028 DB- Fall River/ Rio:</em><strong> 4 Fumble Recoveries, 1 Forced Fumble</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->